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UK Data (Use and Access) Act comes into force
What are the key elements of the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA)?
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ICO publishes new guidance on anonymisation and pseudonymisation
What are the ICO's latest key recommendations for effective anonymisation and pseudonymisation of personal data?
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Encryption under scrutiny: what the ICO’s new guidance means for your business
What is the ICO's current thinking around encryption practices where organisations are subject to the UK GDPR?
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€530m TikTok fine highlights the importance of effective international data transfer mechanisms
What were the missing compliance elements in TikTok's international data transfers to China and why did these result in such a significant fine?
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Snapshots Summer 2025
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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High Court rules against Sky Betting’s targeted marketing
What constitutes valid consent under UK data protection law, particularly in the context of targeted marketing to vulnerable individuals?
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Status update on the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Bill
The UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA Bill) is on its way, but where is it in the legislative process? And what are proving the sticking points?
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Developing responsible GenAI – the UK and EU regulatory view
What is the UK and EU data protection authorities’ view on ensuring responsible generative AI (GenAI) development and deployment?
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European Data Protection Board adopts statement on age assurance technologies
How is the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) proposing to address the benefits and risks of age assurance technologies?
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New ICO guidance for “consent or pay” online ads
What is the view of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on whether “consent or pay” online advertising models are compliant with UK data protection law?
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The EU’s Work Programme 2025 – ePrivacy Reg and AI Liability Directive dropped!
What are the main takeaways for the tech industry from the European Commission’s Work Programme 2025?
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EU Guidance on the AI Act
How is the European Commission helping businesses interpret the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act)?
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The Online Safety Act: Illegal Harms Codes officially in force, focus now on children
What are service providers’ new obligations under Ofcom’s new Codes of Practice on Illegal Harms and its Age Assurance and Children’s Access Guidance?
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The UK Government’s consultation on Copyright and AI
How is the UK Government considering striking the balance between the protection of copyright in materials and the training of AI?
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UK’s new AI Cyber Security Code of Practice
How is the UK Government seeking to protect AI systems from growing cyber security threats, in particular in respect of deployable AI systems using GenAI?
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UK’s “AI Opportunities Action Plan”
How will the UK Government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan (Plan) impact businesses?
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Snapshots Spring 2025
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Winter 2024
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Autumn 2024
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Summer 2024
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Spring 2024
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Winter 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Autumn 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Summer 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Spring 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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Snapshots Winter 2022
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
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A new era for surveyors: RICS launches global standard on responsible use of AI
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has taken a decisive step into the future, publishing its first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying. Released on 10 September 2025 and due to take effect from 9 March 2026, this landmark guidance aims to steer surveyors through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies, seeking to balance innovation with accountability.
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Construction disciplinary trends analysis #4: inadequate professional services
This is the fourth article in our series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team. This time we consider failures to act with skill & care which amount to unacceptable professional conduct and lead to regulatory consequences.
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Supreme Court resolves key construction and professional negligence issues in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd
The Supreme Court handed down its keenly awaited judgment in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 on 21 May 2025. The dispute concerns whether a developer (BDW Trading Ltd) can recover the cost of remedying allegedly dangerous defects in two residential developments from the structural engineers (URS Corporation Ltd) responsible for their design. Our specialist construction insurance team consider the key points for insurers, brokers and professional consultants.
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Surveying the risks: RICS proposed updates tackling financial crime
Financial crime is on the rise. In response to the new technologies criminals are using, such as AI and cryptocurrency, RICS launched a consultation calling on members, regulated firms and key stakeholders to respond to its consultation on proposed changes to "The Financial Crime Standard" (The RICS Countering Financial Crime: Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Violation Professional Standard).
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A guide to buying and selling English residential property
We are seeing increased positivity in the English residential property market. In 2024, inflation reached the Bank of England’s 2% target, down from 11.1% in 2022, which was a significant factor in the return of consumer confidence and economic growth. Mortgage rates are falling slightly with approval rates at their highest level since 2022 as buyers continue to respond to increased certainty post-election. Property values are again on the rise while demand continues to outstrip supply.
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Architects' Code reforms – it's important that you have your say!
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is consulting on a proposed new code of professional conduct for architects. The proposed new Code is shorter and simpler, but may be more complex to apply and more onerous. Architects should consider responding to the consultation by the deadline of 12 December 2024.
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Construction disciplinary trends analysis #3: fraud and dishonesty
This article is the third instalment in our mini-series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team.
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Unpacking the Building Safety Act's industry overhaul
On June 28, 2022, the Building Safety Act 2022 received royal assent, bringing about the biggest change to building safety in 40 years.
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Construction disciplinary trends analysis #2: engagement letters – worth more than the paper they're written on!
This article is the second in our mini-series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team.
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Press and Media
The Times recognises RPC among Best Law Firms 2024
International law firm, RPC, has been recognised by The Times in its Best Law Firms 2024 report, an annual ranking of the top 250 law firms in England and Wales.
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Construction disciplinary trends analysis #1: continuing professional development
This article is the first in our mini-series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team.
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The El Niño year and impact on subsidence claims
Insurers should be bracing for a wave of subsidence claims arising from the increasingly warm weather. The UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared that an El Niño climate event is in progress, which helps explain why June 2023 was the hottest on record in the UK.
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Building on renewable energy #3 – Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion is the process by which biodegradable materials are broken down in a controlled environment. Whilst being broken down, the materials emit gas (which can be used as a source of renewable energy), and produce heat (which can also be harnessed on or near-to site). The process also leaves a waste material (digestate), which can be used as fertiliser, contributing to the circular economy.
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Sports Ticker #139 - FIFA faces NFT probe and Apple accelerates into F1 partnership - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw Jannik Sinner win his fourth ATP Tour title at the Vienna Open, Team GB bring home a record 14 medals from this year's Track Cycling World Championships, and Brendan Rodgers' resignation from Celtic Football Club, we bring you news of a criminal complaint against FIFA for its World Cup 2026 NFTs, women's volleyball netting new major venture capital backing and Apple's $700 million streaming partnership with Formula 1.
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Sports Ticker #138 - The IFR's new licensing landscape and darts debuts in Saudi - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw Cape Verde celebrate a historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the NFL's Broncos and Jets touchdown in London, and Coco Gauff capture a thrilling victory at the Wuhan Open, we bring you stories of innovation and expansion across the sporting world – from the IFR’s groundbreaking new licensing regime to darts’ Middle Eastern debut and the growing allure of celebrity-backed SailGP.
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Sports Ticker #137 - Amazon's AR revolution and UFC unleashed at the White House - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw England victorious in the Women's Rugby World Cup, Team Europe retaining the Ryder Cup, Hannah Cockroft claiming her 17th world title at the World Para Athletics Championships, and a record-breaking $55bn takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, we bring you news of the ongoing dispute between Olympic Champion Nafi Thiam and Belgian Athletics, Conor McGregor's return to the UFC at the White House, and Amazon's new game changing augmented reality football coverage.
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Sports Ticker #136 - WRU scrum for survival and Women's Cricket World Cup prize boost - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw Jamaica sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce run her final ever individual race at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, England Men beating South Africa by the largest margin in ODI cricket history and the sad passing of former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, we bring you news of the $800 million antitrust lawsuit filed by the Enhanced Games, a significant increase in prize money for the Women's Cricket World Cup, and potential changes to the Welsh Rugby Union that could see two regions axed.
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Sports Ticker #135 - Women's Rugby World Cup final sells out and UEFA says no to surge pricing - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw the world’s first professional bogsnorkeller defend his title at the Wales-based World Bog Snorkelling Championships, the return of the Barclays Women’s Super League and renamed Barclays Women’s Super League 2, and NFL heavyweights the San Francisco 49ers express their interest in a London Super Bowl, we bring you news of professional pool player Harriet Haynes’ unsuccessful discrimination claim against the English Blackpool Pool Federation, a look at the suspension of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league after the upstart tournament failed to make payments to its roster of athletes, and a peak at the record-breaking attendance anticipated for the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Sports Ticker #134 - FIFA faces fracas with furious footballers and boxing's back on the BBC - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw the return of the English Premier League to televisions around the world, tennis’ top stars prepare for a revamped doubles competition at the US Open, and a new record set at the annual Dorset Knob Throwing Contest after the champion competitor tossed his bread roll a commendable 32.05m, we bring you news of boxing’s return to free-to-air television, an insight into the multibillion pound claim brought by players against FIFA, and a look at Telford’s record breaking role in pickleball’s rise to the top.
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Sports Ticker #133: Snoop Dogg snaps up Swansea City stake and the UK goes mad-dle for Padel - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw the Lionesses claim a second consecutive victory at the Euros, the Football Governance Act pass into law and establish a new independent regulator for the sport, and the hotly anticipated decision in the Seraing case, we bring you news on Padel’s meteoric rise as the number of dedicated UK courts tops a thousand, a look at Metro Bank’s latest campaign in aid of women’s and girls’ cricket, and a curious peek at Snoop Dogg’s foray into the world of Championship football.
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Sports Ticker #132 - Owl's not well at Sheffield Wednesday and Wimbledon swaps one court for another
In a fortnight which saw Jannik Sinner achieve Wimbledon glory after beating Carlos Alcaraz by three sets to one in a fierce Centre Court spectacle, underdogs Chelsea FC topple Paris Saint Germain to become victors of the Men’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and the Welsh Rugby Union announce that it is considering halving the number of regions in the Welsh professional rugby union setup, we bring you news on Sheffield Wednesday’s third transfer embargo, an insight into Tour De France’s new yellow card system, and a look at Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP.
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Sports Ticker #131 - Ascot plays a Royal Flush, county cricket shakes it up and Spurs take on INEOS - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw the eyes of the world tune into Wimbledon in clockwork fashion, Al-Hilal triumph over Manchester City with a last minute winner in the Club World Cup 2025, and the sad passing of Liverpool and Portuguese striker Diogo Jota, we bring you news on a radical shakeup in the world of county cricket, insights into Royal Ascot’s latest attendance successes, and a look at Tottenham Hotspurs’ legal spat with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS Group.
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Sports Ticker #130: Netflix's big-hitter, F1's 2026 calendar and the controversial Enhanced Games - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight that saw a heat-laden FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kick off in the United States, the British & Irish Lions fall short against Argentina in the first leg of their 2025 tour and reviews roll in for F1: The Movie, we bring you news on Netflix’s latest boxing announcement, updates on Premiership Rugby’s record viewing figures, and a look at World Aquatic’s hard stance on the Enhanced Games.
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